ranch

noun
UK: /rɑːntʃ/
US: /ræntʃ/

  1. A large farm where animals such as cows, horses, and sheep are kept.

    1. They live on a ranch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cattle ranch extends for miles across the open plains. [ ] [ ]

  2. A farm that specializes in raising a specific kind of animal.

    1. He runs a goat ranch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ostrich ranch has become a popular tourist destination. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

farm plantation grange
ranch verb

  1. To own or manage a ranch.

    1. They ranch cattle. [ ] [ ]
    2. His family has been ranching in this valley for generations. [ ] [ ]

  2. To farm, especially on a large scale.

    1. He decided to ranch his own property instead of working for someone else. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern technology is changing how people ranch and manage their land. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ranch" in English means: A large farm where animals such as cows, horses, and sheep are kept., A farm that specializes in raising a specific kind of animal..

The phonetic transcription of "ranch" is /rɑːntʃ/ in British English and /ræntʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ranch": farm, plantation, grange.

Example usage of "ranch": "They live on a ranch.". More examples on the page.